Thunder Mount Systems TMS24671 Installation guide

Brand: Thunder Mount Systems

Model: TMS24671

Type: Installation guide

Thunder Mount Systems TMS24671 is a versatile and robust overhead garage door opener mounting system designed to provide a secure and vibration-free installation for your garage door opener. It features a patented channel and cradle design that allows for easy centering of the opener and can be installed above or below the ceiling. The system includes dual and triple vibration isolation to minimize noise and vibration transfer, ensuring smooth and quiet operation of your garage door opener.

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Thunder Mount Garage Systems

Overhead Garage Door Opener Mounting Instructions

Tools/Items Needed:



”

socket and wrench

 ½” socket and wrench and a ratchet wrench

 Power Drill socket driver 1/8 inch drill bit

 Six foot ladder

 Contact Cement

 Measuring tape

IN THE BOX:

Figure 1: Instructions, 1-channel, 2 cradles, 2 adjustable tubes, isolators, 1 chrome ring, and hardware.

Channel

Cradles Hardware

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IN THE BOX: cont.

Hardware, Chrome Ring & Adjustable tubes

Stronger, Cleaner, Easier to Adjustable Tubes.

First of it’s kind Dual and Triple Vibration Isolation.

Vibration Isolator’s Isolator Washers Hardware

Channel Isolator

Isolator for Thunder Mounts DC Multi-fit Base.

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IN THE BOX: cont.

Thunder Mount Multi-fit Base. Thunder Mounts New Multi-fit DC Base

Cradles Gen 3 Thunder Mounts DC Multi-fit Base

Marantec Synergy Part (not included)

Thunder Mounts DC Isolator

Thunder Mounts Superior Strength Channels, Cradles and Tubes are made from

12 ga. steel. Our 3

Generation Thunder Mounts now have 30 degree’s of

adjustability, dual and triple vibration isolation.

Below Marantec’s DC Adapter shown here & Thunder’s DC Isolator.

line up Isolator holes.

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IN THE BOX: cont.

Line up the Isolator holes to Marantec Part and Attach to Thunder Mount Multi-fit

DC Base. First of it’s kind Triple Isolation.

Thunder Mounts DC Marantec Multi-fit Base, Marantec Synergy Part, Isolator.

Isolator goes on Marantec Rail Part in-between the two parts above.

Lay out all hardware in the order to be assembled.”This Saves Time”

#1 Base #2 Channel #3 Cradles #4 Adjustable Shafts.

Notes: Thunder Mounts can also be pre assembled then mounted.,

Additional Longer bolts are used for the tubes “Included Gen 3 TM”

Thunder Mount: Mounting above the Ceiling

1. Bolt on Thunder Mounts Multi-Fit base to the Overhead Door Opener.

Hardware provided.

1.b Attach DC Isolator to adapter from opener manufacturer. (Page 3)

Then Push adapter into the base and bolt together. #1 hardware

2. Take the Inner tube and pass the “Power Cord” through it and bolt the tube

to base with #4 and washer Isolators. Signal wires can be passed down

tubes at a later time.

3. Take the Outer tube passing the power cord and bolting the tubes

together.#4

4. Locate the supports / joists above the ceiling (solid wood supports) where

the Thunder Mount channel will be attached. Thunder Mount’s patented

channel and cradle design is able to be placed in one of two directions,

Thunder Mount Mounting above the ceiling continued.

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(Depending on how your house is built) and the cradles can be attached in

one of two directions, anywhere along the channel to easily center the

opener. Attach the Cradles at that spot.

Thunder’s Tube Slots are for Power Cord and

Signal Wire to Pass Though.

Directly below the channel cut a 2.5/8” inch hole at the exact

Location for the tubes to go through the ceiling / drywall.

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Thunder Mount Mounting above the ceiling continued.

Seen here is a Thunder Mount System Mounted above the

Supports with Isolators installed.

5. Attach the cradles to the channel facing away from each other above the

hole where the tubes pass through the ceiling and where

The channel can be supported securely. #3 hardware.

6. Drill 1/8 x 1 inch deep holes in the structure to attach the Channels. Place

the Isolation strip below the channel by cutting them in half and placing the

half’s at the point in between where the Channel meets the supports. #2

hardware and washer isolators.

Note: It helps to have the hardware go through the holes of the Isolator.

Fold in half, Cut in half and Place the Isolators pieces between the

Supports and the Channel or Channels.

Fasten and tighten to supports well using #2 hardware and the washer

Isolators. Secure them well.

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Thunder Mount Mounting above the ceiling continued.

7. Place the chrome ring over the hole and glue it to the ceiling.

(Glue not included, contact cement works best)

You might need two people to do this next step.

Attach the shafts to the Cradles by lifting the Opener and passing the tubes,

Through the ceiling and with the #3 set 3.0 x 9/16

nuts and

Bolts included in the kit. Tighten the nuts and bolts to the tube then the

Cradles good and tight.

8. Attach and Secure tubes with the nut and bolts

Hardware #4.

“Recheck all the nuts and bolts and Re-tighten them”.

Continue the installation wiring the wall controller and door sensors passing

the wires down the tubes and connecting them to the opener.

Be sure to keep wires away from moving parts.

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Thunder Mounts Installed under the ceiling.

1. Attach Thunder Mounts Base to Overhead Door Opener.

#1 hardware.

2. Attach and bolt Inner Tube to Base and pass the “Power cord”

through it. Use #4 hardware and washer isolators. Secure.

All Vibration Isolation Parts Must Be Used To

Make This System Work Correctly.

Washer Isolators

Channel Isolator

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Thunder Mounts Installed under the ceiling cont.

3. Locate the solid wood supports directly above from where to attach

The Channel. Thunder Mounts Patented Channel and Cradle’s

design can be placed in two Directions depending on how your

house is built, and the Cradles can be attached anywhere along the

channel.

Mark that location and Pre-Drill the holes with a 1/8 inch drill Bit

And drill 1” deep.

4. Attach the Channel Square with the door “Preferred” with isolation

Pad and Washer isolators to Secure support structure. #2 hardware.

5. Attach the Cradle’s directly Above the Opener. #3 hardware

Included in the kit.

6. Place the Finish Ring over the Tube before passing the tubes

Through the ceiling. Glue it after attaching the tube to cradle.

7. Attach the shafts to the cradles, secure. (#4) hardware.

8. Adjust the height. Recheck all the nuts and bolts and

Secure them well!

(Thunder Mount Multi Fit Base’s Dog legs are for Future Lighting, they can be bent down.)

Injury and or Property Damage can occur if Installation Instructions are not Followed Properly and Voids Any Warranty.

Thunder Mount Garage Systems LLC

The Overhead Garage Mount Solution Made In America.

Hours: M-F 9-5, 10-2 Sat. Closed Sunday 805-262-2895 PST. info@thundermountgarage.com

Thunder Mount Systems TMS24671 Installation guide

Brand: Thunder Mount Systems

Model: TMS24671

Type: Installation guide

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